Evidence of evolution

Learn about evidence for evolution: fossils, anatomy, and genetics!

Matching Matching the type of evidence for evolution with its corresponding description. fossils are the preserved remains of previously living organisms or their traces, dating from the distant past. biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of organisms, which provides information about how and when species may have evolved. Embryo Development Embryology Different species show similar developmental patterns indicating a common ancestors. Homologous Structures Similar body structures with different functions show indication of a common ancestor as different environments lead to adaptations. Vestigial Structures Organs or structures which have lost most or all of their original function indicates common ancestry with related species. Biochemical Evidence Comparison of the genetic code; more related species have similar biochemistry which indicates common ancestry. Comparative anatomy indicates that organisms share a common ancestor. It also assists scientists in classifying organisms based on similar characteristics of their anatomical structures. analogous structures structures having a similar function but the two species do not share a common ancestry. Sorting Sort the image based off whether it is a homologous OR analogous structure.(Larger images have been provided below for you to look at in case you need to- the images to sort are below them.)#1#2#3#4 Homologous Structure #4 #2 Analogous Structure #1 #3 What type of evidence is described by the following statement?The legs of a whale are left over from an ancestor that was once part reptile and part whale. Homologous Structure Vestigial Structure Analogous Structure Comparative Embyrology Biochemistry Evidence What type of evidence is described by the following statement?The DNA of a chimpanzee and a human are very similar, which suggests a common ancestor.. Homologous Structure Vestigial Structure Analogous Structure Comparative Embyrology Biochemistry Evidence What type of evidence is described by the following statement?In the earliest stages of life scientists can compare the development of different organisms. Homologous Structures Analogous Structures Vestigial Structures Comparative Embryology Biochemistry Evidence